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Job Description There is an opening for a Research Assistant I in the lab of Dr. Davie Van Vactor at Harvard Medical School. This individual will work closely with three experienced members of the Van Vactor laboratory to learn cell culture techniques necessary to perform pharmacological experiments in iPS-derived motor neurons that we use to model the neurodegenerative disease ALS. Responsibilities will include: • Learn cell culture techniques necessary and perform pharmacological experiments in iPS-derived motor neurons that are used to model the neurodegenerative disease ALS. • Learn cell fractionation, Western blot analysis, and application of CRISPR to eliminate candidate gene expression. • Contribute to lab maintenance, attend bi-weekly group meetings, present data, and meet regularly with lab PI. • May assist with the design of experiments, techniques and protocols as needed, and may process orders or invoices, or undertake other duties under the direction of lab personnel.